Saturday’s contest between the High Point Panthers (9-2) and Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-3) squaring off at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse has a projected final score of 71-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of High Point, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 2:00 PM ET on December 14.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (5.5) against High Point. The two sides are expected to exceed the 137.5 over/under.

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High Point vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Venue: Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse
• Line: High Point -5.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): High Point -250, Appalachian State +198

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High Point vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  High Point 71, Appalachian State 68

Spread & Total Prediction for High Point vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

High Point is 3-7-0 against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State’s 3-4-0 ATS record. The Panthers have a 4-6-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Mountaineers have a record of 4-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 148.4 points per game, 10.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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High Point Performance Insights

• The Panthers outscore opponents by 9.8 points per game (scoring 75.6 points per game to rank 188th in college basketball while giving up 65.8 per contest to rank 56th in college basketball) and have a +108 scoring differential overall.
• High Point comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of four boards. It is grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game (288th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 26.7 per contest.
• High Point connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (210th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 37% from deep while its opponents hit 34.4% from long range.
• The Panthers rank 52nd in college basketball by averaging 103.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 178th in college basketball, allowing 90.3 points per 100 possessions.
• High Point and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Panthers commit 10.5 per game (89th in college basketball) and force 10.5 (295th in college basketball action).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers put up 72.8 points per game (246th in college basketball) while allowing 64.3 per outing (36th in college basketball). They have a +76 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 8.5 points per game.
• The 37.1 rebounds per game Appalachian State accumulates rank 38th in the country, 6.1 more than the 31 its opponents pull down.
• Appalachian State connects on 1.7 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.6 (118th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9.
• Appalachian State has committed 2.8 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12 (218th in college basketball) while forcing 9.2 (344th in college basketball).

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